Erasmus+ KA131
Traineeship Mobility
Call for Applications
2026/27

To be eligible for an Erasmus+ traineeship, applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Applicants must be enrolled at HUSS in a degree program (Bachelor’s, Master’s or doctoral level). Recent graduates may also participate under the conditions specified below.
• Bachelor’s students must have completed at least one semester at the time of application. This requirement does not apply to Master’s and doctoral students.
• Applicants must meet the formal eligibility requirements and submit all required documents.
• Applicants must have at least B2-level language proficiency in the language used during the traineeship. Language proficiency must be documented in the application. The International Relations Directorate reserves the right to assess applicants’ language skills through a separate interview.
• PhD students are also eligible to apply for traineeship mobility.
• Applicants are evaluated based on their academic performance (GPA), sporting achievements, and public and/or professional activities. Supporting documents must be uploaded with the application.
• Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship holders are not eligible for this mobility type.

RECENT GRADUATES

Recent higher education graduates may participate in Erasmus+ traineeship mobility provided that:

• They are selected by HUSS and sign their contract during their final year of study, before obtaining their degree.
• They complete their traineeship abroad within 12 months of obtaining their degree.
• The traineeship period is included in the maximum 12-month Erasmus+ mobility allowance for the study cycle in which they were selected.

MAXIMUM MOBILITY DURATION

The total Erasmus+ mobility period cannot exceed 12 months within each study cycle (Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral studies). This limit applies to the combined duration of all Erasmus+ study and traineeship mobilities completed during the given study cycle.

Previous Erasmus+ mobility periods within the same study cycle must therefore be taken into account.

The physical traineeship period must last at least 2 and no more than 12 months at the receiving organization. Travel days are not included in this period.

DESTINATION REQUIREMENTS

The traineeship must take place in a country other than:

• Hungary, the sending country; and
• The country of the student’s permanent residence

LEARNING AGREEMENT AND RECOGNITION

Before the mobility starts, the student must agree on the traineeship program with the receiving organization and HUSS and complete the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.

The Learning Agreement must be signed by all three parties (the student, HUSS and the receiving organization) before the start of the mobility.

At the end of the traineeship, the receiving organization must complete and sign the relevant sections of the Learning Agreement (After the Mobility) and issue a Certificate of Traineeship Period confirming the completed traineeship.

Wherever possible, the traineeship should be an integrated part of the student’s study program. Attending regular courses at a higher education institution does not qualify as a traineeship.

HUSS is obliged to fully recognize the traineeship activities successfully completed and certified in accordance with the Learning Agreement for Traineeship.

OTHER CONDITIONS

• Students remain entitled to their regular HUSS scholarships and other student financial support during their Erasmus+ mobility, in accordance with the applicable rules.
• Students must have adequate insurance covering the entire traineeship period. This must include travel insurance, personal accident insurance and third-party liability insurance. Students travelling within the EU are strongly advised to hold a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).
• Holidays and official closures at the receiving organization do not count as interruptions of the traineeship. The Erasmus+ grant continues during these periods, and they count towards the minimum required mobility duration.
• If a student withdraws from an approved traineeship after nomination without a compelling and documented reason (e.g. illness supported by appropriate medical documentation), they may only apply again after skipping one application cycle.

Applications must be submitted through the HUSS online application portal during the application period.

Application period: 30 October 2026 – 20 January 2027
Application deadline: 20 January 2027

Applications submitted after the deadline or without the required documents will not be considered.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

Applicants must already have identified a suitable host organization and agreed on the basic details of their proposed traineeship before submitting their application.

This means that applicants should:

• Have a confirmed host organization willing to receive them.
• Have discussed and agreed on the proposed traineeship activities and responsibilities.
• Have agreed on the planned duration and dates of the traineeship.
• Be able to provide the information needed to prepare the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.

The traineeship plan must be agreed upon with the receiving organisation before the application is submitted. The formal Learning Agreement must subsequently be completed and signed by all three parties before the mobility starts.

The following documents must be uploaded to the online application portal:

1. Proof of language proficiency

Please upload your language certificate(s) confirming at least B2-level language proficiency in the language used during the traineeship.

The International Relations Directorate reserves the right to verify applicants’ language skills through a separate interview.

2. Proof of academic performance (GPA)

Please upload an official document showing your academic results and GPA for the most recently completed semester. You can request this document from the Academic Office.

If you are applying during the first semester of your Master’s or doctoral studies and do not yet have academic results from your current programme, your GPA will be calculated based on your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, respectively. Please upload an official document confirming your final degree results.

3. Motivation letter

The motivation letter must be professionally written, coherent and relevant to your academic and professional background.

It must explain:

• Why you wish to participate in an international traineeship.
• Why you have chosen the particular country and city.
• Why you have selected the host company or organization.
• How the traineeship relates to your field of study and future professional goals.
• What previous professional experience, relevant activities or skills you can bring to the traineeship.

Minimum length: 350 words (approximately 1–1.5 pages).

A well-prepared and sufficiently detailed motivation letter is an essential part of the application. Applications without an adequate motivation letter cannot be supported.

By submitting your application, you consent to authorized HUSS staff reviewing your motivation letter and using it anonymously for research purposes and/or to improve the application process.

You may complete your traineeship in:

• Any EU Member State
• Any third country associated with the Erasmus+ Program; or
• Any third country not associated with the Erasmus+ Program, with the exception of Belarus and Russia.

The destination must comply with the country restrictions specified in Section 1.

ELIGIBLE HOST ORGANIZATIONS

The receiving organization can be any public or private organization active in the labor market or in the fields of education, training, youth, research or innovation.

Examples include:

• Sports clubs and sports federations;
• Sports organizations and associations;
• Companies and businesses;
• Research institutes and laboratories;
• Educational and training institutions;
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs);
• Public institutions and other relevant organizations.

FINDING A HOST ORGANIZATION

Students are responsible for finding and contacting their prospective host organization and arranging the traineeship.

Before applying, you should:

• Research the organization and its activities.
• Contact the organization to discuss possible traineeship opportunities.
• Agree on the tasks, responsibilities, working conditions and duration of the traineeship.
• Check the employment and administrative requirements of the host country.
• Find out whether a visa or residence permit is required and arrange the necessary procedures.

Please gather as much information as possible about your prospective host organization and clarify all practical arrangements before committing to the traineeship.

You can search for traineeship opportunities here:

https://erasmusintern.org/

Important: You must have valid insurance covering the entire duration of your traineeship before travelling abroad.

All applications will be assessed by the HUSS International Committee.

Applications will be evaluated according to the official scoring system, taking into account academic performance, sporting achievements, public and professional activities, and the other applicable selection criteria.

You can find the detailed scoring system here:

[SCORING SYSTEM – HERE]

The International Committee is responsible for evaluating the applications and making the final selection decision.

The following documents are required for the administration and certification of the traineeship:

• Learning Agreement for Traineeships: This document must be completed and signed by the student, HUSS and the receiving organization before the mobility starts. It defines the traineeship program, tasks and responsibilities.
• Certificate of Attendance: This document confirms the student’s participation in the traineeship and the period of attendance at the receiving organization.
• Certificate of Traineeship Period: This document is issued by the receiving organization at the end of the traineeship and certifies the completed traineeship period.

Please note that the Certificate of Attendance and the Certificate of Traineeship Period are two separate documents and both must be submitted where required.

VERIFICATION OF THE TRAINEESHIP

HUSS reserves the right to contact the receiving organisation during or after the traineeship to verify the student’s participation, attendance and completion of the agreed traineeship activities. The receiving organisation may be asked to confirm the student’s actual presence and the activities carried out during the mobility.

Download the documents here:

• [Learning Agreement for Traineeships – HERE] Have to be submitted with your application on our online platform
• [Certificate of Traineeship Period – HERE] Have to be submitted after the mobility on our online platform

If you have any questions regarding the application or the Erasmus+ traineeship program, please contact the International Relations Center:
erasmus@tf.hu